Guinea Pigs

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Adoption Process

  1. Contact us about any guinea pig(s) that your interested in and we’ll happily provide any further information and support. We advise that you follow up with an appointment to meet the animal(s).
  1. If you see a guinea pig(s) that you would like to adopt, you can reserve them until you or the guinea pig(s) are ready, subject to your set up meeting our adoption criteria, therefore;
    • Guinea Pigs are highly social creatures that live in groups in the wild. As pets, they need to be in pairs or groups, we will only rehome in groups or pairs or singles when they are to be bonded with another that you have
    • Accommodation and runs need to meet our minimum standard.
  2. Once a guinea pig is reserved and you are ready to adopt, you’ll sign an adoption agreement and pay the minimum adoption fee.
  3. Once adopted we’ll provide support and advice.
  4. If your adopted guinea pig(s) need bonding with ones already in your care, we will offer advice and encourage you to bond, we can though subject to space bond them for you.

Accommodation Requirements

The RSPCA recommend that two guinea pigs require a minimum cage size of 120cm x 60cm x 45cm.

Guinea Pigs originate from a warm climate, they have hair not fur and so should not be kept outdoors during our colder months, they need an indoor heated space. Sheds and garages are not acceptable.

It is important to ensure your guinea pigs have a separate area to retreat to when they require quiet time, to rest or hide.

Ensure that your cage is placed in a location free of draughts and direct sunlight.

Include runs and tunnels for them to hide and play in

If you decide to keep your guinea pigs in a hutch outside during the warmer months, please ensure it is raised and kept off the ground and that the cage / run are predator proof.

Please ensure that your guinea pigs have a safe and secure space for roaming as part of their daily routine

Once a day, remember to remove any soiled bedding and give the cage/hutch a thorough clean twice a week.